Embedded Systems Overview Quiz
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What is an embedded system?

  • A system primarily based on analogue circuits
  • A system designed to be easily programmed by the end user
  • A microprocessor-based system built to control a function or range of functions (correct)
  • A system exclusively designed for easy maintenance upgrades

    • What role do PCs play in the development of embedded systems?

  • They are solely used for maintenance upgrades in embedded systems
  • They hinder the progress of embedded system technology
  • They are the primary source of hardware and software for embedded systems (correct)
  • They have no relevance to the development of embedded systems

    • What are the reasons for the widespread use of microprocessors in embedded systems?

  • To replace analogue circuits only
  • To protect intellectual property through encryption only
  • To solely improve mechanical performance
  • To provide functional upgrades and easy maintenance upgrades (correct)

    • What do microprocessors replace in embedded systems?

    <p>Both discrete logic-based and analogue circuits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an embedded system?

    <p>To control a function or range of functions using microprocessors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do microprocessors contribute to the protection of intellectual property in embedded systems?

    <p>By implementing encryption and safeguarding proprietary algorithms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of an embedded system?

    <p>It reacts to changes in the system’s environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common design metric for optimizing embedded systems?

    <p>Color depth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does NRE cost stand for in the context of optimizing design metrics?

    <p>Non-Recurring Engineering Cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the market window referred to in the text?

    <p>The time required to develop a product to the point it can be sold to customers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of embedded systems, what does ISA stand for?

    <p>Instruction Set Architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the design challenges in optimizing embedded systems mentioned in the text?

    <p>Improving performance without affecting power consumption or size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does A2D stand for in the context of embedded systems?

    <p>Analog-to-Digital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of an embedded system?

    <p>To react to changes in real-time without delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Time-to-prototype as a design metric for optimizing embedded systems?

    <p>The time needed to build a working version of the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CCD stand for in the context of embedded systems?

    <p>Charge-Coupled Device</p> Signup and view all the answers

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